2 Chainz

Worth purchasing for the extravagant instructions alone, #Meal Time, 2 Chainz's collection of tour-bus friendly recipes, breaks from the traditional cookbook form and is instead printed as the liner notes to his 2013 album, B.O.A.T.S. II #Metime ($15). Surprisingly health-conscious, 2 Chainz's collection of recipes more than make up for their lack of caloric decadence on the instructional front, as one might come to expect from the rapper who's brought such gems as "No Lie" and "I'm Different" to airwaves. 2 Chainz suggests everything from serving mashed potatoes in a gold bowl to plating "racks of lamb alongside a bottle of extravagantly priced Cabernet," all while cooking in a Versace apron, of course.

Ja Rule

While details are slim on when to expect from Ja Rule's forthcoming cookbook, it's safe to say that we'll order a copy once the publish date is announced. Inspired by his time in prison, the "Always on Time"-auteur's cookbook will focus on microwave-friendly recipes, as he learned to cook using this unconventional piece of kitchen equipment while behind bars.